Indiana Department of Natural Resources

We think that every Indiana child should have the opportunity to play and have fun outdoors. Check out our new Indiana Children's Bill of Outdoor Rights and start checking off the list of things to do with your child, grandchild, students or groups you lead.

Indiana State Parks feature many incredible natural resources from deep, rocky canyons to beautiful sandy beaches. These are priceless gems and it takes staff, expertise and funding to manage and protect them. We want to keep our parks and reservoirs healthy, too!

Biking Has Never Been Better at State Parks and ReservoirsMountain bike trails are available at several state parks and reservoirs around the state. Get out your helmet and take a ride through forests and meadows in some of Indiana’s most scenic places. Trails are now available at:

The Division of State Parks and Reservoirs has over 39,000 acres of lakes, accessed by 75 boat ramps and 17 marinas.

The Division of State Parks and Reservoirs has 7,452 campsites and 131 cabins.

The Division of State Parks and Reservoirs has approximately 17,000 picnic tables, 174 picnic shelters and 163 playgrounds.

Reservoir properties maintain over 350 wood duck nesting boxes.

The Division of State Parks and Reservoirs manages 13 year-round Nature Centers and eight seasonal centers. These centers are visited by a half-million people each year. Educational and entertaining programs are attended by a quarter of a million students, teachers and families.

Approximately 15 million visitors use the 178,330 acres managed by the Division of State Parks and Reservoirs each year.

What makes each State Park & Reservoir unique?

Where can you find historic homes to visit at our properties? What properties have great wetlands for birding, or geologic formations to enjoy? Download a booklet called Discovering a Sense of Place, originally designed for teachers and students, that has lots of great information about the features and stories at each of our properties.